Hand tool-case.



C. MADEIRA.

HAND TOOL CASE.

APPLICATION FILED IEB. 4, 1907.

Patented Nov.24, 1908.

Allomey NORRIS 0. WASHINGTON, n. c.

UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE.

CHARLES MADEIRA, OF STONY CREEK, CONNECTICUT, ASSIGNOR TO C. E. JENNINGS& CO., OF NEW YORK-N. Y.

HAND TOOL-CASE.

To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, CHARLES lVIADEIRA, a citizen of the United States ofAmerica, residing at Stony Creek, in the county of New Haven and Stateof Connecticut, have invented certain new and useful Improvements inHand Tool-Cases, of which the following is a specification.

This invention relates to new and useful improvements in tool cabinetsand is designed more especially with reference to that class which maybe termed portable.

It is the object of this invention to provide a novel device of thischaracter which, when closed, will have the appearance of an ordinarydress suit case.

Furthermore, an object of this invention is to provide a novel device ofthis character which may be used not only as a tool cabinet or holder,but as a display case.

It is a still further object of this invention to provide in a device ofthis kind, novel means whereby the handle or carrying means is socentered that when the chest is closed, it comes in the middle of thetop of the chest.

Finally an ob]ect of this invention is to provide a device of thecharacter noted, possessing advantages in points of simplicity,efliciency and durability, proving at the same time comparativelyinexpensive to manufacture.

WVith the foregoing and other objects in view, the invention consists inthe details of construction and in the arrangement and combination ofparts to be hereinafter more fully set forth and claimed.

In describing the invention in detail reference will be had to theaccompanying drawings, forming part of this specification, wherein likecharacters denote corresponding parts in the several views, in whichFigure 1, is a view in perspective of the cabinet or case closed. Fig.2, is a view in perspective of the case opened, showing the traytherein. Fig. 8, is a view in perspective of the case open, with thetray removed.

In the drawings, A, indicates a case, rectangular in shape and having aportion as at B, cut away, this portion being approximately one-fourthof the case, and comprising a portion of the top and a side of the case.Hinged to the cut-away face of'the case is a cover C, which is adaptedto conform to the cut away portion B, of the case Specification ofLetters Patent.

Application filed February 4, 1907.

Patented Nov. 24;, 1908.

Serial No. 355,632.

so that when said cover is closed the case will have the appearance ofan inclosed rectangular box. This cover is hinged by the ordinary hingesD, as is plainly shown in Fig. 1. Carried by the case and the cover arelatches E, which are intended to hold the cover in locked or closedposition. Secured to the top of the case are the metal strap-loops F, F,one end of the straps being secured to the upper or outer surface of thetop wall, the opposite ends being secured to the under surface of thetop. These loops are intended to hold the end strap G, which is of anywell known construction. By having the metal loops or straps extendingfrom I the upper surface of the top, means are pro vided whereby thehand grasp is held centrally of the top or adjacent the edge.

I/Vith the body of the case I, or chamber as it may be termed arearranged transverse strips K, one to each side of the case. These stripsare intended to provide a rest for the tray L, which may be of anypreferred construction, it being but necessary that it conform to theshape of a case, and fit snugly therein. The chamber beneath the tray,when said tray is in applied position, is for the reception of suchtools as may be easily inserted therein. The strips K, are positioned ata point slightly below the side edges of the cut away portion B.

To the rear face M, of the case are secured brackets N, of any ordinaryor preferred construction adapted to support tools of various kinds.WVit-hin the cover and secured to the top and side are suitably spacedblocks 0, which are provided with slots or openings P, adapted toreceive saw blades. In order that the saws may not be displaced from thegrooves or slots, straps R, are secured to an edge of the blocks and areadapted to engage a buckle S,carried by the straps T, secured to theside of the cover. These straps are arranged slightly to one side of theblocks in order that the saws may be held against any undue longitudinalmovement, it being understood that the straps are drawn tightly intoengagement with the saw blades.

It has been found in practice that a cabinet or case constructedaccording to this invention provides means wherein a square can beeasily and conveniently carried, also saws, and other cumbersome tools.

It is to be stated that when the cabinet is being used for display, itisbut necessary to drop the cover C, and as the said cover isapproximately one-fourth the size of the case, the top of the cover willbe flush with the bottom of the case and the tools or articles withinthe case are presented for easy inspection. The same means also provideseasy access when the case is being used as a tool holder or cabinet.

A cabinet constructed according to this invention has been found, inpractice, most advantageous, especially in view of the fact that a largesized steel square necessary to a carpenter may be easily stored in acase. Thus it can be seen that a portable tool holder is provided whichfully conceals all implements therein. This in some localities isnecessary as the transportation companies refuse to carry passengerswith their implements of trade exposed.

Having fully described my invention what I claim as new and desire tosecure by Letters Patent, is'

As a new article of manufacture, a case having a portion of its top,front and sides cut away, strips arranged transversely of the case abovethe bottom thereof and secured to the ends of the case, a tray restingon the strips, a cover for the cut away portion conforming to the shapeof the case, slotted blocks carried by the cover, a strap carried by thefree end of each of the blocks, and a buckle for each strap carried bythe cover adjacent the inner ends of the blocks.

In testimony whereof I afiix my signature in the presence of twowitnesses this 2nd day of January 1906.

CHARLES MADEIRA. lVit-nesses lVIAROELLA L. ENGLISH, CHARLES E. JENNINGS,Jr.

